Chapter 220 A Prepared Battle
The news soon spread throughout the harem.
When Liu Yuetang heard this, she was surprised: "It's almost winter now, how could there be snakes?"
Wanqiu frowned and pondered, "Perhaps it's because the weather has been warm recently, so some snakes haven't hibernated yet. Or maybe it's... an accident."
"Accident?" Liu Yuetang murmured slowly.
"You mean, someone wants to harm Sister Su?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Yuetang denied the idea.
Xiao Heng was also by her side at the time, so the person behind the scenes would not have been able to harm Sister Su so blatantly. Otherwise, what would happen if Xiao Heng was hurt?
Besides, how could the person behind the scenes know that Sister Su would go to the Imperial Garden, and how could he calculate the time and make arrangements in advance so that the snake would bite Sister Su.
There is only one possibility, that person must be someone familiar with Sister Su.
or……
When Liu Yuetang thought of this, her pupils suddenly dilated and she calmed herself down.
How could she think of Sister Su like that?
How could such a gentle and virtuous person like her use such means to gain favor?
Sister Su treated her like a real sister from the beginning to the end, but she still suspected her.
"Wanqiu, do I feel like I'm a little cold-blooded?" She looked up at Wanqiu in a daze.
"My lady, why do you say that?"
Liu Yuetang lowered her eyes and said sadly, "I just suddenly feel that I have never truly trusted or relied on anyone. Even if someone treats me with all their kindness and sincerity, there will always be a corner of alienation in my heart, making it difficult for me to trust them wholeheartedly."
Whenever Liu Yuetang thought about the day when Su Nanqing had a difficult delivery and the Queen Mother wanted to perform a caesarean section to take the baby away, but she remained silent and did not stand up to plead for mercy, she would feel guilty.
Wanqiu slowly squatted down, stroked Liu Yuetang's hand and said softly: "Your Majesty, this is a deep palace, it's always better for us to be more careful."
"Your Majesty, don't you always say that loving others is not as good as loving yourself? Your Majesty, you are not heartless, nor are you selfish. You put yourself first, which is very good. I like this kind of Majesty."
Although Wanqiu had only been with Liu Yuetang for two short years, he had never shared her hardships like Liu Zheng.
But she also knew that it was because she left her parents at a young age and did not receive their love, and lived in fear and treading on thin ice, that she developed the kind of personality she has now.
However, this kind of temperament is also good in the palace.
After hearing Wanqiu's words, Liu Yuetang nodded slightly, stroked Wanqiu's hand and said, "Come with me to see Sister Su."
Zhongcui Palace, Yufu Hall.
The Queen, Mingpin, Chupin, Rongpin and others have arrived.
Su Nanqing was pale and lying unconscious on the bed.
After Imperial Physicians Liu and Wen examined her, Imperial Physician Liu bowed and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. Lady Rou was poisoned by a red-banded snake. This snake's venom is mild and not life-threatening. I have just performed the acupuncture. Lady Su will take a few doses of the detoxifying decoction and rest for a while, and she will recover."
Xiao Heng's eyes fell on Su Nanqing's red and swollen wound, and his brows furrowed slightly. "If it's only a mild poison, then why is the beautiful Rou unconscious and so pale?"
Doctor Liu said cautiously, "I think it's because Miss Rou has always been weak and she was frightened. She will wake up soon."
Xiao Heng's expression eased slightly, and he waved for the imperial physician to leave: "Go down and prepare the prescription."
The Queen looked at Su Nanqing's pale face and sighed, "I've always thought that Rou Meiren was so timid and weak, but I never thought that today she would dare to catch a snake with her bare hands."
"She was afraid that the snake would hurt me." Xiao Heng looked at Su Nanqing with pity.
"Miss Rou is deeply in love with the Emperor. The Emperor must reward her well."
"The Queen is right," Xiao Heng said, pausing slightly, "then promote Concubine Rou to the rank of Concubine."
After that, he ordered He Yunzheng to thoroughly check the Imperial Garden to see if there was anything unclean.
If the snake was not only slightly poisonous, he would even suspect that it was another conspiracy of one of the concubines in the harem.
As they were talking, Liu Yuetang arrived.
She released her hand from Wanqiu's wrist, knelt down and said, "I pay my respects to the Emperor and the Empress."
As the pearl hairpins on her temples swayed gently, Xiao Heng raised his hand to let her excuse herself.
"You are pregnant, why are you here?"
Liu Yuetang walked to Xiao Heng's side and looked at Su Nanqing: "I heard that Sister Su was bitten by a snake, so I rushed over."
The Queen quickly said, "Don't worry, Concubine Xi. Concubine Rou was poisoned with a mild poison. It won't be life-threatening. She will be fine after a few days of rest."
Hearing that Su Nanqing had been conferred the title of Concubine, Liu Yuetang was also happy for her, and her brows relaxed slightly: "That's good."
"Your Majesty..." At this moment, Su Nanqing's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she woke up from her coma.
"Jieyu Rou, you're awake." The queen showed a slight joy on her face.
"Jieyushi?" She looked at the Queen and Xiao Heng in confusion.
The Queen smiled kindly and said, "You have done a great service in saving the Emperor. The Emperor has appointed you as a Concubine."
Su Nanqing was so surprised that she didn't know what to do. She shook her head and said, "It is my duty to protect the emperor. I feel unworthy of the title of Concubine."
As she spoke, she forced herself to stand up, her palms trembling slightly as they pressed against the brocade mattress.
Xiao Heng quickly supported her and said, "You don't have to refuse. This is what you deserve."
Tears welled up in Su Nanqing's eyes, and she said excitedly, "I thank the Emperor and the Empress for their grace."
As she spoke, she was about to stand up and salute, but her whole body went limp and she fell backwards. Fortunately, Xiao Heng protected her in time and held her in his arms.
"Your poison hasn't dissipated yet, so there's no need to be polite."
Su Nanqing leaned in Xiao Heng's arms, her eyes falling on Concubine Ning, Concubine Ming, Concubine Chu and others. Seeing their extremely ugly expressions, a hint of joy rose in her heart.
So this is what it feels like to be envied by others.
The emperor could protect her, hold her, and give her love and pity in front of so many concubines.
When she looked away, she realized that Liu Yuetang was standing behind Xiao Heng.
"Sister...Empress Xi, why are you here?"
Liu Yuetang walked up to her and said, "I heard you were bitten by a snake, so I came here because I was worried about you."
Su Nanqing left Xiao Heng's arms and looked at her with emotion: "Your Majesty, you came to visit me even though you are pregnant. Thank you for your concern."
The two men took hands and shook them.
The Queen said, "Alright, let's return to the palace. Concubine Rou, you should rest well. You don't need to come to Weiyang Palace to pay your respects these few days."
Su Nanqing nodded quickly: "Yes, thank you for your grace, Queen."
"This concubine respectfully bids farewell to all the ladies."
Xiao Heng gave Su Nanqing some gentle instructions, then returned to the Qinzheng Hall to review memorials.
After Liu Yuetang returned to Yaoyue Palace, Liu Zheng walked up to her with a solemn expression and lowered her voice, "Your Majesty, Ah Li just sent a message that someone is investigating you and has even found out about you at the Liu Mansion."
Liu Yuetang's hand holding the celadon teacup suddenly froze, and the tea in the cup immediately began to ripple.
She raised her dark eyes and asked, "When did it start?"
Liu Zheng quickly said, "I don't know when it started. Ah Li only said that she was a masked woman hiding around the Liu Mansion. Yesterday, when Ah Li was out shopping, the woman actually slipped money and tried to find out about your affairs in the mansion. Ah Li only said that she had just entered the Liu Mansion as a maid and knew nothing about you."
Liu Yuetang frowned and knocked the teacup down heavily.
"It seems that those people in the palace can no longer sit still."
"Your Majesty... do you think they will find out about you and Master Fu?" Liu Zheng was very worried.
The only thing that can be written about is the past between the Empress and Fu Zhixing.
Although innocent, how could the emperor tolerate his concubine having been engaged to other men?
Liu Yuetang's eyes flashed: "I'm afraid they have found some clues."
"What should we do, Your Majesty?" Liu Zheng said anxiously.
Liu Yuetang pondered for a moment: "I am afraid that this matter will be exploited by someone with ulterior motives and exaggerated. By then, I will be unable to prove my innocence even if I have a lot of tricks."
"Send a message to A-Li, and ask her to help me keep an eye on Liu Yueyao's every move."
Liu Zheng was startled, then suddenly realized, "Your Majesty, are you afraid that Liu Yueyao is conspiring with that person to harm you?"
Liu Yuetang's eyes were filled with an icy edge. "Do you think Liu Yueyao could let me off easy now that she's in this situation?"
"I have to be on guard against her."
At this moment, Liu Yuetang felt that she was too kind-hearted and left such a disaster behind.
However, if the enemy comes, we will fight him; if the water comes, we will block it with earth. Now that I know someone is investigating me, I am prepared for the battle.
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